KARACHI: Mobilink Bank has entered into a strategic collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) to strengthen skills development, expand financial inclusion and support young people and women across Pakistan, a statement said on Tuesday.
Under the partnership, the bank will deliver free financial literacy training programs at NAVTTC-funded institutes, supported by digital literacy initiatives through Jazz and their She Fixes programme. The bank will facilitate instant digital account opening for trainees, enabling seamless access to formal financial services. NAVTTC graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs will also receive access to MSME financing solutions to help them launch or scale micro-businesses, alongside free online banking services to encourage safe digital adoption. In addition, the partnership extends virtual medical consultations through the Mobilink Bank app and provides tailored health insurance options for NAVTTC employees and affiliated members.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, president and CEO, Mobilink Bank, said, “This partnership with NAVTTC marks an important step toward building a more inclusive, future-ready, and financially empowered Pakistan. By supporting NAVTTC trainees, especially women and young entrepreneurs, we aim to strengthen their economic participation and enable them to thrive in a rapidly evolving, skills-driven future.”
Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, chairperson of NAVTTC, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to expanding equitable opportunities for skilled youth nationwide, calling the collaboration an important contribution to Pakistan’s economic inclusion agenda.
